Reviews & Ratings
by families who have arranged burials at Cothiemuir
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Rural, peaceful, calm, sense of history, both for us as a family and ancient
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Why did you choose this burial ground? My mother's choice was a green burial and Bennachie is a favourite hill
What type of occasion did you organise? Burial with memorial service afterwards
Could anything have been better? Nothing that anyone could control
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? To consider green burial and to have a look at this site
How did you find out about the burial ground? Through the funeral director/internet
Overall comments: We very much appreciated the opportunity to visit the meadow in advance of the funeral. Everyone was both kind and practical which we appreciated. Thank you.
20 December 2019
What type of occasion did you organise? Burial with memorial service afterwards
Could anything have been better? Nothing that anyone could control
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? To consider green burial and to have a look at this site
How did you find out about the burial ground? Through the funeral director/internet
Overall comments: We very much appreciated the opportunity to visit the meadow in advance of the funeral. Everyone was both kind and practical which we appreciated. Thank you.
20 December 2019
Very peaceful |
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Why did you choose this burial ground? Parents loved the setting
What type of occasion did you organise? A burial
Could anything have been better? No, it all worked wonderfully
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? It is straightforward
How did you find out about the burial ground? Friend of parents
Overall comments: As burials go, could not wish for better
23 August 2019
What type of occasion did you organise? A burial
Could anything have been better? No, it all worked wonderfully
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? It is straightforward
How did you find out about the burial ground? Friend of parents
Overall comments: As burials go, could not wish for better
23 August 2019
Beautiful and peaceful
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Why did you choose this burial ground? It is beautiful and peaceful, our mother is there and our father wanted to be.
What type of occasion did you organise? Burial
Could anything have been better? Nothing
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? Beautiful and peaceful
Is there anything else you would like to be offered by the burial ground? No
|How did you find out about the burial ground? Through our mother
Overall comments: Thank you.
2 May 2019
What type of occasion did you organise? Burial
Could anything have been better? Nothing
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? Beautiful and peaceful
Is there anything else you would like to be offered by the burial ground? No
|How did you find out about the burial ground? Through our mother
Overall comments: Thank you.
2 May 2019
Very peaceful
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Why did you choose this burial ground? My wife wanted a natural burial
What type of occasion did you organise? Immediate family only
Could anything have been better? No
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? Do as much yourself as possible i.e. carry coffin, perform service
Is there anything else you would like to be offered by the burial ground? No
How did you find out about the burial ground? Google
Overall comments: Memorial Stone - only getting the rights for 25 years seems a bit of a rip off. What are you going to do then? Remove them? [As we approach the end of the term of 25 years, we offer each family the right to extend the period]
14 July 2018
What type of occasion did you organise? Immediate family only
Could anything have been better? No
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? Do as much yourself as possible i.e. carry coffin, perform service
Is there anything else you would like to be offered by the burial ground? No
How did you find out about the burial ground? Google
Overall comments: Memorial Stone - only getting the rights for 25 years seems a bit of a rip off. What are you going to do then? Remove them? [As we approach the end of the term of 25 years, we offer each family the right to extend the period]
14 July 2018
Peaceful
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Why did you choose this burial ground? We had a humanist cremation service and wanted Ken's ashes to be somewhere local but not a traditional cemetery.
What type of occasion did you organise? A family gathering
Could anything have been better? No. It was a pefect day in the perfect spot.
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Definitely
What would you say to others who are arranging an interment? Take your time and only do it when you are ready. There is no right or wrong time.
Is there anything else you would like to be offered by the burial ground? No
How did you find out about the burial ground? My daughter researched it.
Overall comments: We interred the ashes 2 years after my husband died.
5 July 2018
Gentle, peaceful, serene, majestic views
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Why did you choose this burial ground? Mum loved nature, especially birds and trees
What type of occasion did you organise? A very simple, 3 generation burial with scattered seeds, lots of locally sourced flowers, drawings from the kids and a formal Christian commitment ceremony.
Could anything have been better? Trees between the burial ground and car park so we couldn't see cars.
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Absolutely
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? Keep it simple and arrange to spend a long time there on the day
Is there anything else you would like to be offered by the burial ground? Wild flowers
How did you find out about the burial ground? Picked up a leaflet from funeral director 3 years ago whil burying my Dad.
Overall comments: Feeling the pressure of the deadline to claim right for a memorial stone. More space between the questions on this form perhaps. Expected contact from Leedam after we had booked. [Although liaison is usually via the appointed funeral director, we welcome your suggestion for us to also make direct contact. In this particular instance, all communication we received was via the Funeral Director.]
19 February 2018
What type of occasion did you organise? A very simple, 3 generation burial with scattered seeds, lots of locally sourced flowers, drawings from the kids and a formal Christian commitment ceremony.
Could anything have been better? Trees between the burial ground and car park so we couldn't see cars.
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Absolutely
What would you say to others who are arranging a burial? Keep it simple and arrange to spend a long time there on the day
Is there anything else you would like to be offered by the burial ground? Wild flowers
How did you find out about the burial ground? Picked up a leaflet from funeral director 3 years ago whil burying my Dad.
Overall comments: Feeling the pressure of the deadline to claim right for a memorial stone. More space between the questions on this form perhaps. Expected contact from Leedam after we had booked. [Although liaison is usually via the appointed funeral director, we welcome your suggestion for us to also make direct contact. In this particular instance, all communication we received was via the Funeral Director.]
19 February 2018
Perfect for our requirements |
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Why did you choose this burial ground? The family wanted a place near where he had lived all his working life, in the countryside and among trees. The view of Bennachie Hill was an added bonus.
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes if they had similar beliefs to ours.
How did you find out about the burial ground? Through friends
Overall comments: As a far flung family (Australia, Spain, Scotland), we needed time and many discussions about what to do, but now feel we found the best way for us.
4 September 2017
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes if they had similar beliefs to ours.
How did you find out about the burial ground? Through friends
Overall comments: As a far flung family (Australia, Spain, Scotland), we needed time and many discussions about what to do, but now feel we found the best way for us.
4 September 2017
Peaceful and tranquil |
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Why did you choose this burial ground? Environmental reasons
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes and more
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
How did you find out about the burial ground? Personal research
29 August 2017
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes and more
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
How did you find out about the burial ground? Personal research
29 August 2017
In a beautiful location
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Why did you choose this burial ground? Visited the natural burial ground in Aberdeenshire and liked the location and 'wild' setting of Cothiemuir
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
How did you find out about the burial ground? Searched through the internet and asked the undertaker
Overall comments: My husband had expressed a preference for a natural burial and Cothiemuir is a very fitting setting for him.
10 March 2016
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
How did you find out about the burial ground? Searched through the internet and asked the undertaker
Overall comments: My husband had expressed a preference for a natural burial and Cothiemuir is a very fitting setting for him.
10 March 2016
Beautiful! |
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Why did you choose this burial ground? Dad was already there.
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? No, it was perfect.
How did you find out about the burial ground? Online
29 July 2015
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? No, it was perfect.
How did you find out about the burial ground? Online
29 July 2015
Beautiful and peaceful |
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Why did you choose this burial ground? We love the natural world and don't attend church.
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? No
How did you find out about the burial ground? Visiting the stone circle.
Overall comments: Most beautiful funeral EVER. Welcomed by Lord Forbes.
31 August 2015
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? No
How did you find out about the burial ground? Visiting the stone circle.
Overall comments: Most beautiful funeral EVER. Welcomed by Lord Forbes.
31 August 2015
Beautiful peaceful place |
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Why did you choose this burial ground? Because it is a beautiful peaceful place and it is close by.
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? There was some confusion regarding dates. The funeral director communicated by telephone to you re: this, and requested a formal apology from you. (Comment: The provisional date given to us by the FD had to be changed because the Procurator Fiscal's authority to proceed with the burial was delayed)
How did you find out about the burial ground? It is local to me.
11th May 2015
Is the burial ground what you expected? Yes
Would you recommend the burial ground to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? There was some confusion regarding dates. The funeral director communicated by telephone to you re: this, and requested a formal apology from you. (Comment: The provisional date given to us by the FD had to be changed because the Procurator Fiscal's authority to proceed with the burial was delayed)
How did you find out about the burial ground? It is local to me.
11th May 2015
Peaceful |
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Place of joy as well as sadness. Peaceful, beautiful and somewhere we can comfortably visit as a family, including children and dog. Lord Forbes so obviously cares in a sensitive and respectful way. He made it easy for us. Backfilling was done in good time and the return of turfs was beyond expectation. A dreadful day was made that much more bearable. Thank you to Lord Forbes.
20 November 2014
Idyllic, tranquil, very peaceful |
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We chose the burial ground because of the location and the service offered. It was actually better than expected - just perfect setting. Overall an excellent service carried out by everyone. I'm sure my father will rest very peacefully there as he spent many happy times in and around that area.
10 April 2014
10 April 2014
Beautiful natural burial ground in moorland, farmland and hills |
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It is more natural than a formal burial ground and allows authentic natural burial (unlike competitors like Clovery Woods). The approach track to the car park could become unmanageable in bad weather! Slight panic at not being able to find the grave after it had been backfilled - some sort of temporary marker would be useful. We would recommend it to others.
15 May 2013
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Natural woodland with mature trees.
Could anything have been better? No.
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? No.
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
24 September 2012
A very peaceful and beautiful area |
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This was in an area we often visited or passed through going on holiday.
Could anything have been better? No.
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
Could anything have been better? No.
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
05 June 2012
Perfect location |
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The burial ground has a good approach to managing the trees and grassland. We were attracted to the burial ground because of distaste for "industrial" approach to cremation, energy consumption and pollution. We required a burial ground reasonably close to our home. Would you recommend it to others? Yes
09 June 2012
